A clamor rises from the 16th arrondissement during this summer of 2024. It's only natural: all the fans have gathered in this corner of the capital to support the French athletes taking part in these 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. From July 26 to September 8, a number of events are being held at sports venues and iconic locations in this arrondissement.
So what are the Olympic venues in the 16th arrondissement, and what sports are played there? And above all, what activities can you do in the area between two matches or two competitions? Here's everything you need to know about the Games in the 16th arrondissement, to help you navigate all the information and prepare for your Olympic and Paralympic season in Paris.
The Place du Trocadéro is located directly opposite the Eiffel Tower. Framed by the Trocadero Palace, this square is home to several museums and cultural venues, an esplanade famous for its view of the Iron Lady, and gardens much appreciated by walkers.
Trocadéro was named after the Battle of Trocadéro, a French monarchist victory over Spanish liberal revolutionaries in 1823. The large palace surrounding the square was built for the 1878Universal Exhibition, then replaced by the Palais de Chaillot for the 1937 Universal Exhibition.
The Place du Trocadéro will be the venue for the road cycling events (the road races), as well as the start of the 20-kilometer walk, which departs from the Pont d'Iéna. To get there, take lines 6 or 9 to the "Trocadéro" stop, or the RER C to the "Pont de l'Alma" stop.
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Tennis fans are well acquainted with this stadium, which has been located on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne since 1927: every year, the Roland-Garros stadium sees its fair share of athletes and champions on its 18 courts. Named in tribute to aviator Roland Garros, who died in aerial combat during the First World War, this sports venue is served by several bus lines, as well as by metro lines 9 (Michel-Ange - Auteuil, Michel-Ange - Molitor and Porte de Saint-Cloud) and 10 (Michel-Ange - Auteuil, Michel-Ange - Molitor and Porte d'Auteuil).
Unsurprisingly, the stadium will host not only the tennis competitions, but also the final boxing matches during these Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Known the world over thanks to the French Open tennis tournament, the Roland-Garros stadium is a veritable open-air museum for fans of the sport and clay courts, located at Porte d'Auteuil in the west of Paris. [Read more]
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One of the biggest and oldest stadiums in France, the Parc des Princes has played host to some of the greatest national and international soccer and rugby competitions. It's also a major cultural venue, where major stars have put on shows: Michael Jackson, the Rolling Stones, Prince, U2, David Bowie, Metallica, NTM and many others have brought together tens of thousands of spectators.
In 2024, soccer fans will gather at the Parc des Princes to watch the Olympic Games. To get to the stadium, take metro lines 9 (Porte de Saint-Cloud) or 10 (Porte d'Auteuil).
After the Stade de France, the Parc des Princes is the largest soccer stadium in the Paris region, and has been home to Paris-Saint-Germain since the late 1970s. Accessible on guided tours, it is mainly used on match nights. [Read more]
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But the 16th arrondissement isn't just about sports! This little corner of Paris is packed with museums, good restaurants, gardens and parks, curiosities... Between two events, take the opportunity to (re)discover this part of Paris!
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See you in the 16th arrondissement all summer long!
Dates and Opening Time
From July 26th, 2024 to September 8th, 2024
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